Teaching Assistant

🌟 Teaching Assistant – Pupil Referral Unit (Bury) 🌟
📅 Fixed Term: September 2025 – July 2026
📍 Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
⏰ Full-time, Term-Time Only

Competitive daily pay rate!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where every day brings a new challenge – and the chance to change a life?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team in a Pupil Referral Unit based in Bury. This is a unique opportunity to support and empower students who have experienced barriers to mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve their potential.

💼 About the Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to deliver tailored interventions
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to support their academic and emotional development
• Encourage a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Contribute to behaviour management plans and pastoral care

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar setting or with students with additional needs is highly desirable
• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 TA qualification) are an advantage

🎓 What We Offer:

• A rewarding role with real impact
• Supportive and experienced leadership and staff team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• A chance to make a difference where it truly matters

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be a part of a dedicated team that believes in second chances and the power of education to transform lives.